Research & Development - European PhD Seminar 2026

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Are you passionate about the science behind everyday products? Do you want to develop innovation for the world's biggest brands? Are you curious about how the daily job of Scientists and Engineers in Research and Development looks like?

Then join us in our PhD Seminar, a 4-day event at P&G, where you will discover how to leverage your academic skills for innovating on favorite consumer products. A technical career at P&G could be exactly what you're looking for

Be our guest at the German Innovation Center in Schwalbach and Kronberg from Sunday, April 19th through Thursday, April 23rd , 2026. Your travel and stay will be fully covered by P&G.

Why join the PhD Seminar?

• You visit our German Innovation Center, meet scientists and engineers, and get to ask them all your questions

• You get a chance to gain insights into how our scientists innovate our superior products

• You will get to practice the skills needed to be successful when working in the industry by collaborating with other international PhD Students and experienced R&D managers

• You will gain insights into the typical day of a scientist or engineer in R&D, the daily challenges of the business and the career opportunities in R&D

• You will discover if a career in a global company such as P&G is the right thing for you.

During the seminar you will be able to practice and up-skill in:

• Using technical knowledge to address real problems

• Making difficult and tough decisions

• Setting priorities

• Communicating ideas

• Motivating people and teams

• Working as part of a team

Job Qualifications

YOUR PROFILE

• Science and Engineering Ph.D. Students in the last year of their PhD

• Disciplines considered are Natural, Life or Physical Sciences, Data Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Biotechnological, Chemical and other Engineering disciplines

• Your graduation should ideally be between January 2026 and May 2027

Are you keen to get more details? Please explore more information about  P&G and the seminar by clicking the insightful links below:

• P&G is driven to make life better, not just within the company, but across the globe. Click here to check out how we make a meaningful impact on the world .

• We are the world's largest consumer goods company. Click here to discover our iconic brands .

Our recruiting process consists of three main steps:

• Application

• Online assessment

• Interviews

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The application deadline is February 1, 2026. After that date, we will start the selection process.

Seminar Attendees and others who pass our initial requirements will afterwards be considered for interviews for full-time positions in one of our European Innovation Centers.

YOUR FUTURE EMPLOYER

From its foundation 186 years ago as a soap and candle start-up, P&G today is a leading consumer goods company. We are home to iconic, trusted brands that touch 5 billion consumers worldwide and make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways every day.

We want you to bring your insight, creativity, and passion to join our dedicated teams who have helped us grow into a global company.

Our people are our greatest asset: with our philosophy of promotion from within, we place strong emphasis on employee development and are committed to finding and fostering world-class talent. Learn from our inspiring leaders, shape our supportive and welcoming culture, and place your personal development at the core of your work

AT P&G #WESEEEQUAL

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please click here if you require an accommodation during the application process. Please make sure to wait to hear back from us regarding your accommodation before proceeding with the online assessment, we thank you in advance for your patience.  

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